Premier Dominic Perrottet says the jostling among candidates to secure the vacancy doesn't bother him, as a win for retiring MP David Elliott could resurrect his political career.
NSW Liberal Women's Council President Jacqui Munro is also eyeing the position, and has the backing of some powerful moderate powerbrokers including Matt Kean.The Liberals appear to be moving quickly to fill the vacancy, with the moderates holding a phone hook-up on Sunday night.The premier could also intervene with a captain's pick.
who almost snatched the seat of Kogarah from now-Labor leader Chris Minns in 2019, but has decided against running in the seat again, is also being discussed as a possibility.Damien Tudehope resigned But the premier has attempted to dismiss the turmoil within the government five weeks out from the election.
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